Tue Jan 28 19:10:00 UTC 2025: ## WNBA Veteran Alyssa Thomas Traded to Phoenix Mercury
**MINNEAPOLIS, MN** – WNBA star Alyssa Thomas, a six-time WNBA Semifinals participant with the Connecticut Sun, is leaving the only team she’s ever known. ESPN reported Tuesday that Thomas, 32, has been traded to the Phoenix Mercury.
Thomas, a Central Dauphin High School and Olympic alumna, has been a cornerstone of the Connecticut Sun since 2014, leading the team to two WNBA Finals appearances (2019 and 2022). This move marks a significant shift in the WNBA landscape, as Thomas departs after a highly successful tenure in Connecticut. The terms of the trade have not yet been released.
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